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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable students all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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